Clinical Haematology Research Fellow
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- Join the Austin Clinical Haematology team as a Research Fellow
- Provide clinical services for haematology clinical trial patients
- 12 month fixed term position working 30.40 hours per week
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Department of Clinical Haematology
The Department of Clinical Haematology sits within Austin Health’s Division of Medical and Cancer Services, and forms part of Austin Health’s Olivia Newton John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre. Clinical Haematology provides services for a wide range of haematological conditions in the inpatient, specialist clinic, same-day treatment and home-based care settings. Apheresis and cellular therapies (including autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation) form part of the service. A 24-hour consultative service is also provided throughout Austin Health. Close collaboration occurs with Austin Pathology, particularly with the Department of Laboratory Haematology.
The Department has affiliations with other health services within the North Eastern Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service (NEMICS), as well as Mercy Hospital for Women and Grampians Health, and is a member of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Alliance. The Department has a large clinical trial and clinical research program, and a close association with the Olivia Newton John Cancer Research Institute.
The Cancer Clinical Trials Centre (CCTC) at Austin Heath is a major clinical trials centre in Australia with a reputation for excellence. We have over 150 active trials in all major cancers and haematological disorders. Our studies span the range from Phase 1 to Phase 4, and include a mix of pharmaceutical CCTC has over 45 staff including Team Leaders, Trial Fellows, Study Coordinators, Ethics and Finance staff, Data Managers, Trial Pharmacists, and other support staff. Studies are tumour-streamed with each Tumour Stream supported by consultant medical staff, Trial Fellows and study team. The atmosphere within CCTC is energetic, friendly and cohesive, with strong teamwork ethic amongst all members and regular meetings with Investigators to discuss study management issues.
About the role
An opportunity exists for enthusiastic and highly experienced Research Fellow to join the Department of Clinical Haematology and work with the Cancer Clinical Trials Centre (CCTC).
Applicants are sought from trainees who are interested in developing Clinical Trial expertise in Clinical Haematology. This position is ideal for candidates who are anticipated to have their Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians by February 2027. Successful candidates may have an opportunity to extend their position for a further 12 months upon re-application.
About you
To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:
- Be a registered Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians or equivalent, or be undergoing same with intent to have Fellowship awarded by February 2027
- Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Clinical Haematology
- Demonstrate a commitment to high quality patient care
- Demonstrate a commitment to working as a team member with peer medical, junior medical, nursing and other clinical staff to provide efficient, safe and quality care across the continuum, and
- Demonstrate a commitment to teaching, training and research.
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Andrew Lim, Haematologist at Andrew.Lim@austin.org.au
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Sunday 26 April 2026
